Physical Activities

Resource: BrainBlitz

Activity cards that can be used for an active break during learning, as an opportunity to improve attention, or to insert fun into daily learning for all ages/grades and abilities. 

Activities 

Dance and Rhythm

• Music Moves
• Hold, Melt, and Move

Movement and Physical Activity

• Whistle Blast

Resource: One a Day for Active Play

One A Day For Active Play has been developed to equip activity leaders with creative games and activities that are fun for participants of all ages/grades and abilities. Consider using this resource for active breaks throughout the day or to support daily physical activity. 

Activities

Dance 

• 1-2-3 Dance
• 8 Count
• Bean Bag Movements
• Dancing All Day
• In, Out, and All About
• Keeping the Beat
• Magic Movement
• Move Like the Animals
• Paint the Alphabet
• Puppets
• Shape Shifter
• Spelling B
• Wiggly Bodies

Fitness 

• All You Can Eat
• Tongue Twister Action

Gymnastics 

• The Animals
• Hallway Challenges
• Locomotion Levels
• Move Your Body
• Number Balance

Resource: PlaySport

PlaySport is a resource that supports the delivery of game-based activities in a variety of settings. The activities are fun and engaging and help to build physical literacy skills. To learn more about physical literacy, view the video HANDS UP - Introduction to Physical & Health Literacy on Ophea’s YouTube page. 

These activities are written as group activities, but could easily be adapted for individuals or pairs, and are applicable to all ages/grades. 

Activities 

• Beanbag Boccia 
• 3-2-1 
• Knock Down